A Question of Rights
In his May 22 Op-Ed piece, "On Homosexual Rights", Steven Lulich made some arguments that I intend to challenge.
In his May 22 Op-Ed piece, "On Homosexual Rights", Steven Lulich made some arguments that I intend to challenge.
After being hired two weeks ago, Charles Harris has withdrawn his acceptance of the Director of Athletics and Recreation post amid concerns that he misrepresented his academic record to an earlier employer. Harris notified Dean of the College James Larimore June 10 of his decision to withdraw, and Larimore accepted the resignation after a telephone discussion with Harris late that evening. The unexpected resignation adds to a series of gaffes in higher education athletics that began late last year when George O'Leary lost his job as football coach at Notre Dame University.
Children's television show host Fred McFeely Rogers spoke to graduating seniors about the beauty of unconditional love, the inherent uniqueness of each person and the importance of interpersonal connections during his commencement speech on June 9. Rogers concluded his speech by reciting the lyrics to a song he has often sung on his television show entitled "It's You I Like." He explained that what the song "ultimately means, of course, is that you don't ever have to do anything sensational for people to love you.
To the Editor: Richard Harvell '03 published a statement ("Lost in the Viscera," May 28) in which he defended the position that Israeli settlers are "racist -- a hard claim to disagree with," and in violation of the Oslo accords.
Editor's Note: This is the first of two articles examining the lives of four recent Dartmouth graduates. On June 9, over 1,000 graduating seniors received their diplomas, and despite being dressed in the style-erasing classic black robes, each had a unique story to tell about his or her time spent at Dartmouth over the past four years. Several students spoke with The Dartmouth about the activities and pastimes that have shaped their college lives: here are their stories. Brian Jacobs While the words "music mecca" may not accurately describe rural New Hampshire, Dartmouth's setting has provided award-winning singer-songwriter Brian Jacobs '02 a world of opportunities. The 21-year-old music and French double major from Bridgewater, N.J., has released two solo CDs during his four years at the College. Describing himself as "a cross between Ben Folds and Tori Amos," he said he aspires to produce more music in the future. Jacobs, a member of the Dodecaphonics and the Dartmouth Chamber Singers, became better known at Dartmouth after his senior thesis performance in Spaulding Auditorium this Spring term. The first such student presentation of its kind, Jacob's thesis presentation was one of the highlights of his musical career, he said. "Next year, I'm going to France to teach English and study music," Jacobs said.
When the Big Green men's basketball team takes the court in November for the beginning of the 2002-2003 season, former co-captains Flinder Boyd '02 and Vedad Osmanovic '02 will not be the only familiar faces missing from the Leede Arena floor. Associate head coach Mike Maker and assistant coach Jay Tilton are leaving Dartmouth this month to take jobs at Samford University and Phillips Exeter Academy, respectively.
Web Update, 6/11/02: Amid questions of misrepresentation, Charles Harris, hired Thursday, has resigned
The following is the graduation list for 2002, accurate as of Wednesday, June 6. All students listed are members of the Class of 2002 unless otherwise noted. Rabia Abbasi David Lewis Abramson Michael Anthony Acovio Richard Manly Adams, Jr.
Boston, New York and Los Angeles clubs give scholarships, throw parties and rekindle the Dartmouth spirit
The inexplicable murder of two beloved professors on Jan. 27 and the sudden loss of six College alumni on Sept. 11 made 2001 a difficult year for Dartmouth, but at the College, spirits endured.
Upon graduating last year, I had everything all figured out. I planned to spend the summer working at a film studio in Santa Monica, then take a quick vacation traveling Europe, and finally start working for Microsoft in Seattle in the fall. Of course, the week after I threw my mortarboard into the air, I decided to skip out of the film internship, and I instead flew to New York City.
Many Dartmouth students complain of a "hook-up" atmosphere and a lack of date-conducive activities on campus, but some '02s have learned from experience that serious relationships are possible. Many students who talked with The Dartmouth recognized the difficulties of dating at Dartmouth, like dealing with the D-Plan, but they also cited positive aspects of the dating scene at the College -- indeed, for some, dating here has led to engagement and marriage. Kristin Bellanca '02 and Jeffrey Pauker '03 have been together for six months and have no plans to change their status because of Bellanca's graduation. The two will spend the summer living together in New York, but come fall, Pauker will be on campus while Bellanca stays in the city.
Ah, the solemnity of an Ivy League graduation. All the young Brahmins in their gown-hidden letter sweaters and navy suits and pleated skirts, nodding pleasantly at Mummy and Dad before they step onto the platform in orderly and dignified fashion to receive their diplomas and bid quietly regretful farewells to Jimmy Wright in person.
Growing up in Pakistan, I dreamt of attending Harvard. It was the only American university I had ever heard of.
Important things often happen at the last minute. At the last minute, decisions are made that will affect our entire lives: college and career decisions are made the day before the applications are due; major cards are filed the hour before (or after) the Registrar wants them.
After four years in the relative utopia that is Dartmouth, Commencement marks a time when students must become full citizens of a wider world than Hanover.
Since the Class of 2002 came to Dartmouth four years ago, the rise of MP3s and DVDs has changed the way college students appreciate music and film.
Commencement speaker Fred Rogers will be just one of seven individuals slated to receive honorary degrees alongside hundreds of graduating students during today's Commencement ceremonies. In addition to Rogers, who will receive a Doctor of Humane Letters degree, internationally renowned physician Marilyn Gaston, chemist Yuan-Tseh Lee, historian Gerda Lerner, dancer and choreographer Arthur Mitchell, writer Evelyn Stefansson Nef and distinguished businessman and philanthropist E.
The product of more than a term's worth of efforts by the 2002 Class Council, Senior Week's many recreational activities gave graduates a chance to relax and enjoy their last days as Dartmouth students. "The final days leading up to graduation are chaotic, emotional and very special, and they pass too quickly," said class president Jennifer Tutak, who spearheaded the week's organizational efforts.
President of the Class of 1952 reflects on what Dartmouth was and is, noting his continued friendship with alums